Fragrance comparison

Guilt vs Navigator

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Guilt

Wajid Farah

3.836 votes

Rank #43,272 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guilt takes 3 of 4 categories.

Guilt
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Guilt3/4

Navigator1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Guilt
Sillage & projection: Guilt
Value for money: Guilt
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Navigator

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

GuiltWajid Farah

NavigatorHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 59%Want 35%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGuilt

SillageGuilt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value72

Category winnerGuiltBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GeraniumPetitgrainIrisRosemaryJuniper

Heart

VetiverGingerNutmeg

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNavigatorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guilt by Wajid Farah opens with a crisp burst of geranium, petitgrain, and juniper berries that immediately feels cool and herbal. As the fragrance settles onto skin, sharp ginger and warm nutmeg cut through an earthy heart of vetiver. The dry down relies on patchouli and sandalwood, creating a grounded woody trail fo…

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Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Guilt or Navigator?

Guilt takes 3 of 4 categories. Guilt is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Guilt for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Guilt or Navigator?

Guilt lasts longest (Guilt 80/100, Navigator 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guilt or Navigator?

Guilt projects furthest (Guilt 75/100, Navigator 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guilt and Navigator smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Guilt or Navigator better for summer or winter?

Guilt suits daytime wear; Navigator suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guilt and Navigator?

Guilt has top notes of Geranium, Petitgrain, Iris and Rosemary, heart notes of Vetiver, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.